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Williams: Becoming An Active Listener

Williams: Becoming An Active Listener

By Brook Williams April 26, 2018

It’s almost the end of the spring semester, but it’s never too late to refresh a skill we can all work on: active listening. As “self help-y” as this sounds, we could all become better active listeners....

Swanson: Defend Your Taste and Choose What You Like to Enjoy

Swanson: Defend Your Taste and Choose What You Like to Enjoy

By Gavin Swanson, Opinion Writer April 25, 2018

Criticism has always been a part of enjoying media. From hecklers at Greek plays to columnists writing weekly for a newspaper, people have made their opinions of film, music, writing and art publicly heard...

Barber: New Dating App “The League” Could Be Improved

By Shaelyn Barber April 25, 2018

Dating apps are both the bane of my existence and the only way I can get a date in this day and age. I am not ashamed to say I have done a fair amount of dabbling on Tinder and, like many people, I have...

Parkin: Summer Events You Won't Want to Miss

Parkin: Summer Events You Won’t Want to Miss

By Natalie Parkin April 25, 2018

Utah has a lot to offer college students this summer. If you are taking summer classes, staying in the state or haven’t made any major plans yet, this list is for you. During the next couple months,...

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Parkin: Finding Health and Happiness This Summer

By Natalie Parkin April 25, 2018

Summer is here! Students finally have the opportunity to travel to new and exciting places with friends and family. I love to travel and see the world around me. Since vacations have given me and other...

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Barber: Nemo Miller’s “Cry Closet” Helps Students During Finals Week

By Shaelyn Barber April 25, 2018

During finals week, the library looks like an eerie scene from a horror movie. Students stare out from booths with deep eye-bags and sullen expressions. The fluorescent lights above dimly flicker as the...

Barber: Voluntourism May Do More Damage Than Good

Barber: Voluntourism May Do More Damage Than Good

By Shaelyn Barber April 25, 2018

I wanted to change the world. So at age 15, I journeyed across the globe to Cambodia, intent upon my desire to help the impoverished country. I didn’t know much about Cambodia, its people or its trials....

Barron: Transparency is the Law

Barron: Transparency is the Law

By Morgan Barron, Opinion Writer April 24, 2018

Within the Utah Code, a compilation of laws enacted by the state legislature, the roles of county sheriffs in Utah are described and include in their responsibility to “receive and safely keep all persons...

Jensen-Coon: Find Satisfaction From Adulting

Jensen-Coon: Find Satisfaction From Adulting

By Kelcy Jensen- April 24, 2018

  Decisions, decisions, decisions. Often we refer to future decisions as adulting. This sometimes becomes an overly challenging task we all face constantly. As I watch so many kids walk around...

Williams: Handling Addiction Misconceptions Through Meditation

Williams: Handling Addiction Misconceptions Through Meditation

By Brook Williams April 23, 2018

We all know someone who has struggled with an addiction, whether it be an eating disorder, alcoholism or an addiction to pills or hard drugs. Maybe it’s you, your mom, your sister, your best friend or...